Sea Bound

 Fort Desoto, Florida - A.K.A. Paradise

DRESS: Vintage Retro Orange Long Dress, For SALE HERE, SHOES: Kensie Girl Retro Platforms

JEWELRY: Earrings: Long Orange Feather Earrings, For SALE HERE

Rings: Upcycled Vintage Cloudy Shell Square Adjustable Ring, For SALE HERE

Upcycled Vintage Large Bohemian Starburst Ring w/ Aqua Stone, For SALE HERE

Rings: Upcycled Vintage Opal Square Adjustable Ring, For SALE HERE

Upcycled Vintage Large Bohemian Starburst Ring w/ Aqua Stone, For SALE HERE

At the funky, FISHY bait shop!

Earrings: Long Orange Feather Earrings, For SALE HERE

In Bloom

Oh how I love Florida....

Dress: Vintage Red Pleated Swing Dress, For SALE HERE, Purse: Vintage Brown & Tan Wicker Purse, For SALE HERE, Shoes: Vintage Brown Alligator Skin Sling Backs-Sz 7.5, For SALE HERE, Thrifted Red Belt 

JEWELRY: Earrings: Long Drop Bauble Earrings crafted from vintage beads, For SALE HERE, Bracelet: Vintage Gold Chain with Rhinestone Heart Box, For SALE HERE

Rings: Upcycled Gold & Silver Rhinestone Half Moon Ring, For SALE HERE, Upcycled Purple Gem/Rhinestone Cocktail Ring, For SALE HERE

Bracelet: Vintage Double Gold Chain with Rhinestone Heart Box, For SALE HERE

Ring: Upcycled Gold & Silver Rhinestone Half Moon Ring, For SALE HERE

Ring: Upcycled Purple Gem/Rhinestone Cocktail Ring, For SALE HERE

Earrings: Long Drop Bauble Earrings that I crafted from vintage beads, For SALE HERE

Orange is the new Black

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to escape the cold, gray, and snowy weather of Chicago, pack up my sundresses, flip flops, and swimsuit and head to sunny, beautiful Florida! It was so amazing to dip my toes in the sand, walk on the beach, and work outside in the warm sun. I had to take the pictures of this dress inside because its such a hot colored dress and I wanted to capture its true essence. I have held onto this dress for many many years, but Im ready to pass it on to the next person to wear and love, so I put it up for sale at my Etsy Shop HERE

I also wanted to show off the new earrings I made, shown in these pics. Also for sale at my Etsy Shop HERE

Dress: Vintage Full Length Orange 70s dress for sale HERE, Ring: Vintage Upcycled Cocktail Ring for sale HERE, Earrings: Upcycled Beaded Earrings for sale HERE, Necklace: Alexis Bittar Half Moon

spot I couldn't reach with sunscreen=burnt back : (

Earrings: Upcycled Beaded Earrings for sale HERE

Ring: Vintage Upcycled Cocktail Ring for sale HERE

Photo Shoot with Nikki Evans and Anew Consignment

Last Saturday I had so much fun dotting around town taking photos in fun outfits, and I had the honor of having the talented Nikki Evans and Amanda Adlesick take my pictures. I posted just some of them to share, but they did such a great job and the pictures turned out great!

I just recently met Nikki and immediately knew this girl was awesome. She's super cool and as you can see, super talented! Check out her site NEphotography. 

If your in the Chicago area and are looking for a photographer this is your gal! I had so much fun with her taking photos, she's so down to earth and nice!

The first set of pictures were taken in and outside of the fun and fabulous 

Anew Consignment in Geneva, IL. 

The store is stocked full of great finds, including Isabel Marant and Christian Louboutin for $150, along with cute affordable finds and an entire stock of prom and bridal consignment. In fact, I borrowed the polka dot dress and longer summer dress for the photo shoot from Anew, and then of course had to buy the summer dress for myself after the shoot because I just fell in love with it!

Jewelry: Pearl & Rhinestone Necklace for sale HERE, Upcycled Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring for sale HERE, Shoes: Metallic Wedges by Poetic License for sale HERE

Hobo Chic

I love the bohemian look, but it was my brother who called me a hobo and I thought it was hilarious. I cant wait for this spring and summer crochet trend. More and more crochet items are popping up in dresses, tops, and even swim suits. And I love it all! 

Wearing: Denim 24/7 Beige Crochet Top, STEVEN by Steve Madden Ankle Booties from ANEW Consignment, FOREVER 21 Black & Gold Shiny Metallic Leggings, Thrifted Fur Coat from my Churches Rummage Sale, Vintage Headscarf 

JEWELRY: DIY feather necklace

CHECK OUT THIS ONE for SALE at my ETSY SHOP

Ginkgo Leaf Earring

For SALE HERE at my ETSY SHOP

Or Check Out Feather Earrings

FOR SALE HERE at my ETSY SHOP

JEWELRY: Thrifted Cross, DIY feather necklace

CHECK OUT THIS ONE for SALE at my ETSY SHOP

Ginkgo Leaf Earring

For SALE HERE at my ETSY SHOP

Or Check Out Feather Earrings

FOR SALE HERE at my ETSY SHOP

Alice Temperly for Target

I just love this easy to wear dress, its just so cute and classic! And I got it from Target! Its by Alice Temperly for Target. Alice Temperly is also one of the designers whose name is being thrown around as a possible designer for the Royal wedding dress. I love this dress because its made out of a great material, has a great preppy pattern, and cute button sleeves. Love it!

I'm also wearing a necklace that I put together using two vintage necklace chains and a vintage pocket chain with a mustard seed locket. If you've never heard of a mustard seeing being worn, or more or less captured in a locket, its an old good luck tradition. You can find mustard seeds in rare vintage pieces. I was going to put this necklace up for sale on my Etsy pate, but it seems I have misplaced it after taking these pics! Im hoping the luck of the seed brings it back to me!!

DRESS: Alice Temperly for Target

BOOTS: Vintage Frye Cowboy Boots

BELT: Ostrich

HAT: Vintage wool

NECKLACE: Mustard Seed Lucky Reconstructed Vintage Necklace

RING: Upcycled Vintage Green Lucite Silver Adjustable Ring

FOR SALE at my ETSY SHOP, BUY it HERE